# $121,000 G-String Thong Has 518 Diamonds By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-03 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamonds-everywhere-121000-thong-has-518-diamonds References: [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSSIN13091520080403?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews) So these two guys pick up this girl... oh wait, different subject. At the Singapore Fashion Festival Viva La Eva (a stripper name if there ever was one) wore only a thong with 518 Diamonds totally! - 30 carats and valued at $121,000. I'm guessing she couldn't walk without the thong ending up around her ankles. What say you? **Implications** - The luxury fashion market knows no bounds, and its discerning consumer base craves styles that oozes opulence. Savvy designers are responding by embedding pieces with [precious jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-the-fashion-awards-2025), [Swarovski crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski), rare fabric and other exclusive details to let fashionistas exhibit their impeccable taste whether they're in the bedroom or the boardroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion market is embracing opulence by incorporating precious jewels, Swarovski crystals, rare fabrics, and other exclusive details. - **Extravagant Accessories:** Designers are creating accessories like thongs with diamonds to cater to consumers' desire for unique and high-end items. - **Fashion as Expression:** Fashionistas are using luxurious and extravagant fashion pieces to showcase their impeccable taste and style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** The luxury fashion industry can capitalize on the growing demand for opulent and exclusive fashion pieces. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry has an opportunity to create and market accessories adorned with precious gemstones to cater to the luxury fashion market. - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can benefit from offering a wide range of extravagant accessories like thongs with diamonds to cater to fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [His-and-Her Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-down-heart.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Gem-Studded Songwriter Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandana-royale.md) - [Tequila Diamond Brooches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-diamond.md) - [Haute Diamond-Studded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Pet Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jewelry1.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md)